Your Questions, Comments and Tips
Question: Removing Glued-in Tracks
When it comes to taking glued in tracks out what is the best way to get them out with out taking out your hair?
Answer:
Most of our hair dresser experts suggest using an oil base product to remove glued in hair. I have also found that Tea Tree Oil works as well. However with glue, you are almost guaranteed to lose some of your hair when removing your weave. Hope this helps. Thank you for emailing Blackhair.ca. Best regards and best of luck.

Question: Lugos
Where is Lugos hair in NY located? I would like to purchase some hair for fusion.
Answer:
We received a response from someone kind enough to let us know that Lugo's Hair exists. We tried to verify the locations, but we were only able to confirm the telephone number listed and that Lugo's Hair offers weaves, braids and wigs. Lugo's Hair is located in Miami Florida, Manhattan New York and Brooklyn off Utica Avenue. Telephone: 718-284-0370 for more information. Good luck in your search. Thank you for emailing Blackhair.ca.

Question: Finding a Reputable Hair Salon in Ottawa, Ontario
Hello, I am a black woman who like many black woman have encountered the problem of not being able to find a reputable hair salon in the area where I live. I live in Ottawa and I have been to two hair salons in Ottawa and was very disappointed. I did not get the results that I wanted and the hairstylists were not professional. I decided to start doing my own hair and because I don't have the training, my hair has some damage. I want to start going back to a hair salon and have my hair professionally done, but I don't want to have to travel far just to find a good hairstylist. I want to find a hairstylist in Ottawa who can trust and who will work with me to achieve the results I want for my hair. Do you know of any professional hairstylists in the Ottawa area?
Answer:
blackhair.ca rely on hair salons and stylists to list their sites with our website. It is a free service and it allows them to reach as many customers as they can. So far, we do not have one from Ottawa. Good luck in your search. Thank you for using blackhair.ca

Question: Maintaining Microbraids
How can I keep the fresh out-of-the-shop look with my micobraids? What should to use to keep them from loosing at the ends?
Answer:
To keep your braids looking fresh, you can use a silk scarf on your head at night. You may want to use a leave-in conditioner spray to keep the scalp and the hair moist. If you have fine hair that easily walks out of the braid, you need to refresh the braids around the temple area as often as possible. To keep the braids from unraveling, try using nail glue. Hope this helps. Thank you for emailing blackhair.ca.

Question: Using Flat and Curling Irons
My daughter has learned to comb her own hair and use the flat and curling irons, can you tell me what will re-strengthen her hair, or what products to use that will keep it from breaking so much. After a while we can't continue to do [our kids] hair and I'm at the point where she doesn't want me doing it any more. So if I could keep the right products in the house for her to use, then I wouldn't worry as much about her using the irons.
Answer:
Can you tell me more about your daughter's hair, is it straightened or natural? Does she have thick or fine hair? And is it short or long? There are a few tips that I use for my own hair that I believe could work for any black woman's hair. To keep my hair soft and moist, I wash it about twice a week and use a leave-in conditioner and a few squirts of natural oil on it. Both the shampoo and conditioner I use are made for black hair and they are specifically for moisture. She should try not to use products with petroleum, since it is a drying agent and causes breakage. She can try natural oils instead. The curling and flat irons should be used very sparingly. My hair is texturized and I wear a pony tail on occasions. To get that smooth look I spray with a leave-in conditioner and pull back. Hope this helps. Thank you for emailing black hair.ca

Question: Soft, Itchy, Dry Scalp
My daughter is 8 yrs old and she has ear length hair. She has a soft, itchy, dry scalp. I am using “don’t be, bald”. What should I use? Because her hair eats up anything I put on it. Please email me a.s.a.p. Thanks
Answer:
We would be very happy to give you some tips to help your daughter treat her scalp and grow her hair. However, there is not much information in your email as to what could be causing her condition. Is she sick or has she been ill? Is she taking any kind of medications? If so, please consult her doctor. If your daughter's scalp is just naturally dry, here are a few tips you may want to consider. First, washing her hair at least twice a week with a good Moisturizing shampoo and condition can really help with the dryness. At least once a week to start, you may want to follow the cleansing with a good treatment. We found a scalp treatment made of ginger and a natural oil that you can pick up in your local health food store. "Ginger Hair-Grow Scalp Treatment - Formula" is from the book "Naturally Healthy Hair", written by Mary Beth Janssen. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame or jojoba oil Mix the two together and massage it into her scalp and leave it for at least 30 minutes. You can use it before or after shampooing, if you use it after make sure to rinse thoroughly after the allotted time. Some people find that jojoba oil has a strong fragrance, so you may want to use it before shampooing. Another idea, is to just massage her scalp with pure coconut oil. Just use a few drops in the different areas of her head. Stay away from petroleum products since they cause dryness and lead to breaking hair. We hope this information helps. Thank you for emailing blackhair.ca

Question:
Thank you for replying so soon. No, she does not have any illness or taking meds. Your advice was great and I will use this info. How long should I do for? Can it be used for long term? Please write asap. Thanks for all your help.
Answer:
Use the remedies for at least 3 months and then review your daughter's scalp and hair. After 3 months, you may apply the treatment every 2 weeks instead of weekly. Hope this helps. Thank you for emailing blackhair.ca

Question: Budding Stylist
Hello, my name is CB and I'm a licensed Hairstylist. I have been licensed for almost 8yrs now and I've been struggling in the business every since. I attended Cosmetology College in 1997 and I feel that I'm far behind on the new trends of hairstyling of today. I have only attended one hair show in my lifetime due to financial reasons. Would you have any advice for me to become better at what I do? Styling hair is my hearts desire and someday I would like to be self-employed in this field. Please help me!
Answer:
Hello CB, Your hairstylist's license is a great asset; don't let another day go by without sharing the benefit of your wisdom with those of us who could use it. The best way to update your knowledge and stay with the times is to get a position with a local professional hairstylist. Choose someone who is established and who has a good reputation. Remember that when you meet with the owner/manager, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Ask questions and watch the heads of the people who come into the store to have their hair done. Maybe make an appointment yourself to get your hair done, while there ask questions. Once you get a position, work hard, listen to your clients and ask the advice of the experienced professionals in the shop when you are not sure. Remember, you are looking to run your own successful business one day. Put some timelines on all this and go for it. Good luck and thank you for choosing blackhair.ca.

Question: Treatment After Braids
Hi, I am getting ready to take my braids out after three months. I have had braids before, twice, and each time my hair grew a lot and got much thicker, but after a couple of months, it starts coming out again. Do you have any suggestions on what I should try this time to keep my length and thickness, or what treatments I should use after taking braids out? Thank You. EBH.
Answer:
Hello EBH: When you remove your braids be sure to wash your hair thoroughly with a good moisturizing shampoo, condition it and use a steam treatment. Check with a professional hairdresser or a good beauty supply store for a good treatment to use with your steam cap if you are doing it at home. Make sure that whatever you put in your hair it does NOT have petroleum, which will cause your hair to break. Continue your treatments every two weeks and shampoo and condition your hair twice a week. You may not have to use too much shampoo if you are washing twice a week, but make sure that the shampoo is not drying out your hair too much. Good luck and thank you for using blackhair.ca

Question: Growing My Hair
I’m a 27 yr old female who would like to have my hair to grow, but for some reason it keeps breaking off. I wash my hair once a week, I don’t grease my scalp, but I do put pink lotion on my hair. I put a perm in every 6 weeks. Could you please tell me what I should be doing and what I’m doing wrong?
Answer:
It sounds like you have been taking care of your hair on your own for some time now. Without having the opportunity to see it in person, I would like to suggest that you choose a really good hair salon in your area and go in for a treatment. Even though you may not want to book an appointment every two weeks, you should consider at least getting a professional to perm your hair. It is important that you wash at least twice a week for moisture, using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. That alone should help with the breakage. The pink lotion has mixed results for many people, most complain of dry, brittle hair after using it. You may want to try a natural oil and a leave-in conditioner for a while to see if you get better results. Put about a quarter of the leave-in in a different spray bottle and add some of the natural oil, start with 2 tablespoons, feel it between you forefinger and thumb. You want to feel that the oil is there, but not heavy. After washing and conditioning, towel dry a bit, then spray. Use a plastic drying brush and blow dry at a warm temperature. Good luck and thank you for using blackhair.ca

Question:
I've been trying to grow my hair out for a couple of years, but it seems not to be going anywhere. It seems to fall out as much as it grows. My hair is brittle, the ends are very frizzy/fried, and my hair is constantly coming out when I comb it. I had about 2-4 inches cut off in the past 4 months to get rid of the split ends. But it's hard to tell if I need to take off more because my ends are so nappy that I can't tell if they are just split or what. Two months ago I relaxed probably 2-4inches of new growth only (with African pride), because the hair below it had been previously relaxed with Dark N' Lovely and streaked. (I was trying to stay away from chemicals, but my hair was looking a mess.) Anyway, for the past 4 months I've been trying Biosilk and Liv, they seem to be helping a little, but my hair still looks frizzed and dry. Please help; I don't know what to do. I can't afford a stylist. Sincerely,
Answer:
It's too bad you are not able to see a good stylist who would be able to assess your hair after seeing it. Even with processed hair, you need to trim only about every 5 to 6 weeks. And one tip we got from the "blackwomenrejoice.com website, is to trim as least a week to 2 weeks before relaxing. Make sure that whatever you put in your hair does NOT contain petroleum, which will cause your hair to break. The key is to keep your hair well moisturized, not greasy. Shampoo and condition your hair twice a week. Make sure that the shampoo is not drying out your hair too much, buy a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner; you may even try a leave-in treatment that works for you. Treat your hair every two weeks with something like cholesterol that you can buy from a beauty supply store, or try the following natural scalp treatment: "Ginger Hair-Grow Scalp Treatment - Formula" is from the book "Naturally Healthy Hair", written by Mary Beth Janssen. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger, 1-tablespoon sesame or jojoba oil (you can pick up in your local health food store) Mix the two together and massage it into her scalp and leave it for at least 30 minutes. You can use it before or after shampooing, if you use it after make sure to rinse thoroughly after the allotted time. Some people find that jojoba oil has a strong fragrance, so you may want to use it before shampooing. Another idea is to just massage your scalp with pure coconut oil. Just use a few drops in the different areas of your head. Good luck and thank you for using blackhair.ca.

Comments

I've been wearing braids for quite awhile now. I have used pure coconut oil on my braids and hair and love it.

I do agree that human hair is the best way to go because I tried using the cheap pack of hair and it becomes more expensive in the long run, since you have to take it off so much sooner and the hair never behaves. I always buy hair from lugos in NY, the hair is just perfect.....

Looking for a salon in my area Fort Worth, Texas who can do kinky twists and all types of braids where I can be comfortable. So if you can help it would be great. Thanks.


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